A Chronological Survey of Leptospirosis in Honduras

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this paper is to reflect on leptospirosis studies conducted in Honduras to determine the public health burden of leptospirosis in the country, as well as gain insight into the transmission dynamics of leptospirosis in Honduras.Recent FindingsLeptospirosis is a global disease affecting many Central American countries including Honduras. In the last two decades, Honduras has had numerous outbreaks of leptospirosis in both animals and humans. Leptospirosis appears to have nationwide endemic tendencies based on epidemiological surveillance and seroprevalence studies.SummaryIn Honduras, based on seroprevalence data and reported cases and outbreaks, leptospirosis appears to be a disease that is endemic, underreported, and at times misidentified. Several high-risk groups of people for leptospirosis have been identified based on occupation, location to potentially infected water sites, and/or those in close proximity to reservoir animals.
Source: Current Tropical Medicine Reports - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research